| Traffic Stop For Burned Out Tag Light Leads To Drug Arrests |
On October 17, 2019 around 1 a.m. Deputy D. Hendrix was stationary in his patrol car at the intersection of NC Hwy 18 and NC 27 West Highway observing traffic when he observed a vehicle with the license plate light burned out.
Friday, October 18, 2019
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October 17, 2019 13:21
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| Man Charged With Breaking & Entering Unoccupied Dwelling |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies charged a 47-year-old man with breaking into an unoccupied dwelling.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
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October 16, 2019 14:49
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| Missing Lincoln County Man Located In Buncombe County |
Asheville Police located Kermit Perkins, 78, of Saunders Street, Lincolnton, NC and contacted local authorities. The family was notified and a family member went to Asheville and picked up Mr. Perkins.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
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October 16, 2019 09:55
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| Gaston Police Seek Suspect For Felony Assault |
On October 16, 2019, officers with the Gaston County Police Department investigated a reported kidnapping and domestic assault.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
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October 16, 2019 00:13
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| Public's Help Needed To Help Locate Missing Man |
Kermit Perkins, 78, of Lincolnton, NC was last seen at 2:30 p.m. today, October 16, 2019. Perkins was driving a 2005 Dodge Dakota, gray in color with North Carolina license plate DMX7071. He was pulling a boat trailer with a bass boat on it with boat registration of CL49560.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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October 16, 2019 10:45
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| Man Stabbed, Charged With Assault On A Female |
An altercation between a couple as they rode in a car left the man with a stab wound and the female being assaulted.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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October 15, 2019 15:42
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| Detectives Investigating Death Of Man Found In His Residence |
Deputies were dispatched to 7119 Doyle Beam Memorial Drive on October 14, 2019 reference a welfare check called in by a neighbor.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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October 15, 2019 12:52
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| Double Murder In Conover |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has charged a Conover man with two counts of murder after two people were shot to death late Sunday night.
Monday, October 14, 2019
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October 13, 2019 12:22
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| Missing Juvenile Returns Home |
Allissann Marie Quates, 16, returned to her residence around 7:30 p.m. on October 11, 2019 and has been removed from NCIC as a missing juvenile.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
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October 11, 2019 13:45
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| Public's Help Needed To Help Locate Missing Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old female.
Friday, October 11, 2019
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October 11, 2019 13:41
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| Probation Search Leads To Drug Arrest |
The search of a residence occupied by a man on probation led to an arrest on drug charges and probation violation.
Friday, October 11, 2019
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October 10, 2019 14:12
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| Iron Station Man Arrested For Number Of Break-Ins |
An Iron Station man has been arrested in connection with a number of break-ins to trailers and vending machines.
Friday, October 11, 2019
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October 10, 2019 14:02
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| Judge Gives Moore Lengthy Sentence |
A Maiden man got a lengthy prison sentence this week after pleading guilty to charges related to molesting a child.
Friday, October 11, 2019
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October 10, 2019 11:39
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| Altercation Over Two Dogs Fighting |
One man was injured and another man arrested following an altercation over their pets fighting.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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October 8, 2019 03:24
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| Deputies Arrest Loomis Street Man During Break-In |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Loomis Street, Lincolnton, N.C. man as he attempted to break into homes and a vehicle on Salem Church Road.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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October 8, 2019 03:13
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| LPD Investigating Cell Phone Larceny |
On Monday October 7 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Lincolnton Police Officers were dispatched to Sea Wireless in reference to a Felony Larceny.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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October 7, 2019 11:48
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| Two People Charged In Connection With Theft Of A Vehicle |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies have charged two people in connection with the theft of a vehicle.
Monday, October 7, 2019
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October 6, 2019 15:24
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| City's One Stop Voting Change Garners Most Discussion |
At the October Lincolnton City Council Meeting, the Lincoln County Board of Elections (BoE) change to the City’s One Stop voting change dominated the Discussion.
Friday, October 4, 2019
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October 3, 2019 12:29
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| Raleigh Man Given Lengthy Prison Term |
A Raleigh man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term in the North Carolina Department of Corrections after a Lincoln County jury found him guilty on a number of charges from an incident that occurred at 2645 Painter Lane, Lincolnton, NC on May 6, 2017.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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October 1, 2019 09:34
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| Fire At Balls Creek Called "Suspicious" |
A Sunday evening (Sep. 29th) fire that destroyed some 40 'tents' at Balls Creek Campground on Buffalo Shoals Road is being called "suspicious."
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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October 1, 2019 09:40
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| Raccoon Tests Positive For 12th Rabies Case In Gaston County |
On Sunday September 29 Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement unit received a call from Sugar Lane in Gastonia in reference to a possible rabid animal. A family cat fought with a raccoon which was killed during the incident.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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October 31, 2019 17:49
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| Lafferty Apprehended In Carteret County |
After being tracked by GPS for over 12 hours across the state of North Carolina John O. Lafferty Jr. was apprehended in Carteret County Monday night by the bail bondsman who had gone part of his bond.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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October 31, 2019 12:19
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| Lafferty Fails To Make Court Appearance |
Law enforcement officers are searching for former Lincolnton attorney John O. Lafferty Jr. after he failed to show up for court Monday, Sept. 30.
Monday, September 30, 2019
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October 31, 2019 12:16
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| Rabies Update |
A dog that killed a rabid skunk is still being sought in Gaston County as selected veterninarians offer reduced price rabies shots over the next couple of weeks.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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September 28, 2019 13:14
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| Two People Arrested Following Violent Assault |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged two people following a violent assault on a man last night.
Friday, September 27, 2019
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September 26, 2019 13:16
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| Lincoln County Land Search Team Finds Woman Lost in Woods |
The Lincoln County Land Search Team along with Sheriff’s deputies, Lincolnton Fire and Lincoln County EMS located a woman who reportedly was injured and lost in a wooded area.
Friday, September 27, 2019
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September 26, 2019 12:19
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| Missing Woman's Body Found |
The body of a missing woman has been found and a Lincolnton man has been charged with her murder.
Friday, September 27, 2019
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September 26, 2019 12:13
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| Lafferty Charged With Felony Embezzlement |
Former Lincolnton attorney John O. Lafferty, Jr. has been charged with Embezzlement in Excess of $100,000--a Class C felony. He will have a first appearance in Superior Court on Monday.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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September 25, 2019 19:25
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Woman |
Lincoln County Sheriff's Detective Justin Link is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Lincoln County woman.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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September 26, 2019 09:04
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| 11 Confirmed Rabies Cases Now In Gaston County |
On Monday September 23 Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement unit received a call from 1100 block of Sandy Ford Road, Mount Holly, NC in reference to two family dogs who had fought with a skunk. The skunk was killed during this incident.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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September 24, 2019 18:15
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| Dog--Possibly Infected With Rabies--Being Sought |
Gaston County Animal Control says the county confirmed its 10th case of rabies in a wild animal this week. This time, the story also includes a warning to avoid not only wild animals--but a stray dog that may be infected.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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September 24, 2019 18:10
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| Domestic Incident Leaves Man Injured |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a physical domestic incident at 11 p.m. on September 19 where a man was injured.
Friday, September 20, 2019
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September 19, 2019 14:02
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| Man Shoots Through Door, Just Misses Deputies |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies escaped injury when a man shot through the door of his home as the officers knocked on the door Wednesday night around 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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September 18, 2019 14:30
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| Missing Teen Located In Forsyth County, NC |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective Michael Lookadoo with help from the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office located the teen last night in Lewisville, N.C.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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September 17, 2019 14:11
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| Open House For Sheriff's Office, EMS & Animal Services |
This is a reminder that the Open House for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln County EMS, and Lincoln County Animal Services will be held on Saturday, September 21.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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September 16, 2019 14:44
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| Vehicle Break-Ins During Maiden Football Game Investigated |
Maiden Police officers are investigating three forcible vehicle Breaking & Entering’s that occurred during the Maiden High School football game against St. Stephens Friday night, Sept. 13, in the parking areas at Maiden High School.
Monday, September 16, 2019
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September 15, 2019 13:34
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Teen |
Lindsey Rose Monteleone, 17, was reported missing Sunday night (September 15, 2019) after she did not return to her Asbury Church Road home from work at Papa John’s Pizza in Denver, N.C.
Monday, September 16, 2019
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September 15, 2019 12:49
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| Missing Lincoln County Teen Located In South Carolina |
A missing Lincoln County teen was located Friday night (September 13) in Greenville, South Carolina.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
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September 13, 2019 13:15
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| Lincolnton Woman Charged With Belmont Robbery & Kidnapping |
A Lincolnton woman has been charged in connection with a robbery and kidnapping that occurred in Belmont Monday night of two Belmont Abbey College baseball players.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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September 10, 2019 15:48
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Teen |
Family members say 16-year-old Selena Rodriguez left the residence around 10 p.m. on September 5, 2019. They say a vehicle was heard outside the home and believe she was picked up by the vehicle but were unable to provide a color or make of vehicle.
Monday, September 9, 2019
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September 13, 2019 13:15
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| Sheriff's Deputies Charge Man With Assaulting A Female |
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Kellom Lane on September 8, 2019 to investigate a possible sexual assault.
Monday, September 9, 2019
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September 8, 2019 14:44
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| Registered Sex Offender Facing Sexual Assault Charge |
A Lincoln County man is facing sexual assault charges in connection with an incident that occurred during the early morning hours of September 8, 2019.
Monday, September 9, 2019
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September 8, 2019 14:34
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| Lincoln County Water Rescue Team Moving To Outer Banks |
The Lincoln County Water Rescue Team is moving to the Outer Banks to assist with rescue efforts due to Hurricane Dorian. The team was originally dispatched to Plymouth, N.C. then transferred to Washington, N.C. where they awaited assignment.
Friday, September 6, 2019
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September 5, 2019 14:55
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| Another Rabies Case |
A family pet had to be euthanized after it fought with a rabid skunk. It was the 7th confirmed rabies case in Gaston County this year.
Friday, September 6, 2019
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September 5, 2019 09:08
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| LC Water Rescue Team Deployed For Hurricane Dorian |
The team was dispatched Tuesday afternoon to Plymouth, N.C. which will be the staging area until they receive additional orders from the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center or if Hurricane Dorian impacts the area around Plymouth.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
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September 5, 2019 14:56
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| Missing Man Found |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives say a man reported missing Monday evening (Sep. 2nd) has been found and is safe.
Monday, September 2, 2019
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September 2, 2019 12:52
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| Dallas Fatality Still Being Investigated |
A Dallas man was struck & killed on the Dallas-Stanley Highway near his home Friday evening.
Sunday, September 1, 2019
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September 31, 2019 09:39
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| Two More Rabies Cases In Gaston County |
Gaston County has recorded its 5th and 6th confirmed rabies cases of 2019.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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August 27, 2019 16:28
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| Two Arrested After Chase West Of Lincolnton-UPDATED |
Two suspects were arrested Sunday (Aug. 25th) after a stolen vehicle wrecked on George Brown Road off Highway 182.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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August 27, 2019 16:24
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| UPDATE: LPD Needs Public's Help To Locate Two Runaway Juveniles |
UPDATE: Jennifer Marie Black, 16, and Josiah David Coffey, 17, were located Tuesday morning in Kansas. Both individuals are safe and their parents are making arrangements to pick them up.The Lincolnton Police Department appreciates the public’s assistance in locating the two runaway juveniles.
Monday, August 26, 2019
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August 26, 2019 23:16
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| Disarmed Grenade Found In Box At Home |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a call Sunday night in the 200 block of Car Farm Road where a grenade was discovered in the basement of a home.
Monday, August 26, 2019
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August 25, 2019 12:04
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| Memorial Held To Honor Slain Officer |
A special memorial service was held on the Courtsquare Sunday afternoon to honor and remember Sgt. John Howell, the only Lincoln County law enforcement officer ever killed in the line of duty.
Monday, August 26, 2019
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August 25, 2019 09:38
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| Somerset's Family Asks: "Will Justice Be Done?" |
Sunday was a day for memorials. In Bessemer City, the family of Gary Lee Somerset marked the second anniversary of his murder in southern Lincoln County on August 25th, 2017.
Monday, August 26, 2019
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August 25, 2019 11:54
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| Catawba County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Body Cameras |
Catawba County Sheriff's deputies have a new piece of equipment--a body camera.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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August 20, 2019 10:57
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| Gaston County Has 4th Rabies Of 2019 |
A rabid fox that bit an Alexis area resident is the fourth confirmed case of rabies in Gaston County this year.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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August 20, 2019 10:41
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| Operation BOLO |
Law enforcement agencies in Gaston County will participate in a special initiative this week and next to try to improve school safety by educating drivers and vigorously enforcing laws related to school zones, school buses, etc.
Monday, August 19, 2019
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August 19, 2019 18:23
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| School Bus Passing Laws |
This is not a test to get your Driver's License--but it's something that a lot of drivers apparently don't fully understand. Here's the official list from the NC Department of Transportation.
Friday, August 16, 2019
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August 16, 2019 19:28
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| School Bus Safety: Does Your Child Know The Rules? |
Sheriff Bill Beam Encourages Safety Measures to Avoid Injury.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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August 13, 2019 16:19
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| Sheriff Bill Beam Offers Safety Tips For Back-To-School |
Sheriff Bill Beam of Lincoln County offers some safety tips for parents and youngsters as they return to school this year.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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August 12, 2019 13:55
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| Two People Indicted By Grand Jury On Drug Charges Arrested |
Nathan Kenneth Black of Lincolnton and Tevan Montez Ikard of Hudson were indicted on separate drug charges. Black and Ikard were both arrested on August 5, 2019 and placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center.
Monday, August 12, 2019
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August 11, 2019 16:27
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| National Night Out Is Tuesday |
Tuesday (August 6th) is the date for this year's National Night Out at many locations.
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August 5, 2019 22:42
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| Gaston County Police Stop Runaway Boat |
Gaston County Police had an interesting rescue last weekend.
Friday, August 2, 2019
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August 1, 2019 17:01
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| Sheriff's Office Hit By Internet Crooks |
It can happen to anybody. Among the latest victims of internet ransomware attacks is the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
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July 26, 2019 16:06
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| Lincoln Correctional Center Harvest Produces A Ton Of Food For Community |
North Carolina prisons work extremely hard in balancing custody concerns with programming that teaches offenders skills to be put to use back in the community when sentences are served.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
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July 24, 2019 15:30
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| Troutman Man Arrested In Stolen Construction Equipment Case |
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Troutman man in connection with the theft and reselling of construction equipment.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
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July 24, 2019 12:59
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| GC Police Continue To Investigate Attempted Child Abduction |
In a press release Wednesday morning (July 24), GCP announced that the individual in photographs from Tuesday had been identified, was interviewed and cleared of any involvement. They are continuing to investigate an attempted kidnapping.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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July 24, 2019 08:35
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| Woman Rescued From Fall At Crowder's Mountain |
Rescue personnel from the Gastonia Fire Department, Gaston Emergency Medical Services, and Crowder’s Mountain Fire & Rescue responded to a fall on Crowder’s Mountain Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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July 22, 2019 15:20
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| UPDATED: Person Of Interest Being Sought In Attempted Child Abduction |
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Gaston County Police responded to a residence on Tryon School Road outside of Bessemer City, N.C. in reference to an attempted kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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July 23, 2019 11:53
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| Lincolnton Police Investigating Highland Drive Assault |
On July 20 at approximately 12:53 p.m., the Lincolnton Police Department received a call in reference to a victim with a gunshot wound on Highland Drive, Lincolnton N.C.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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July 22, 2019 13:35
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| Sheriff's Deputies Charge Two People With Armed Robbery |
Deputies were dispatched to the 4700 block of Lama Lane, Lincolnton after an individual reported he had been robbed at gunpoint.
Monday, July 22, 2019
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July 21, 2019 19:19
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| Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Home Invasion |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a home invasion early today (July 22, 2019) on Country Club Road, Lincolnton, N.C.
Monday, July 22, 2019
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July 21, 2019 19:08
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| Arrested For Shoplifting; 17 Outstanding Warrants |
A Charlotte man wanted on 17 warrants out of Mecklenburg County was arrested on the weekend for shoplifting in Denver.
Monday, July 22, 2019
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July 21, 2019 19:03
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| Two Killed In Sunday Wreck |
Two young men were killed very early Sunday morning when their car ran off Highway 182 near Sorrells Baxter Road, overturned and struck a utility pole.
Monday, July 22, 2019
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July 21, 2019 18:48
